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    Urgent question: power adapter problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PMac366, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. PMac366

    PMac366 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys my power adapter broke on my g71-gx rx05 (bb).
    Basically what I am wondering is what kind of adapter will work.
    Here is the part:
    http://estore.asus.com/shop/item.asp...4674&catid=652
    150W (100-240) 19.5V 7.7a 50-60GHz
    Also on the adapter it says ~2.0a on the input. Is that universal? And is there a specific size i need the plug in part to be?

    I really need to get my laptop working soon and on ebay I found this dell adapter with the same advertised specs: http://cgi.ebay.com/150W-OEM-AC-Powe...d=p3286.c0.m14

    And one that says Asus g71 compatble:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/New-150W-AC-Adap...3286.m20.l1116


    The dell one is so much cheaper and free shipping and I was wondering if you guys can help me out. Im at the school library cause I cant charge the laptop and Id appreciate an answer asap. It closes soon and I cant come back till tomorrow. Thanks so much!!
     
    PMac366, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. TwiztidKidd

    TwiztidKidd Notebook Evangelist

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    You could test your AC adapter with a multimeter/voltmeter before you consider it fried. The AC adapter plug from the laptop could be loose from the circuit board inside, yes this means you need to have a look inside. Getting a new AC adapter is not going to solve this problem in this case.
     
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    How hard is it too tell if its loose?
     
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    You can't tell if it's loose from the circuit board or not unless you open the laptop and have a look at the part that the AC adapter plugs in. However did you test your ac adapter for voltage? That's the first step.
     
    TwiztidKidd, Aug 23, 2009
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